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MLB's Slow and Steady Free Agency: What's Happening and Why

December 18, 2025

Free agency in Major League Baseball is moving at a different pace this year. Last year, teams spent around $2. 1 billion on free agents by this time, but this year, that number is only $1. 4 billion. However, this doesn't mean the market is slow. In fact, it's moving quickly in some areas and more

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Week 16 Fantasy Football Showdown: Who to Start and Who to Sit

December 18, 2025

The Week 16 fantasy football matchups are here, and it's time to make some tough decisions. With injuries, holiday plans, and tough matchups, it's not easy to set your lineup. Let's break down some key players and their matchups to help you make the best decisions. The Los Angeles Rams and Seattle

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A Look at the Chiefs' Challenges and Comebacks

December 17, 2025

The Kansas City Chiefs have had a tough season, with quarterback Patrick Mahomes sidelined due to a serious knee injury. Tom Brady, a veteran quarterback, shared some advice on how to bounce back from such setbacks. He emphasized the importance of focusing on the rehab process and not dwelling on th

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Notre Dame Football: More Than Just a Game

December 15, 2025

Notre Dame football players recently missed out on the College Football Playoff. This was a tough blow for the team and their fans. But before they got this news, they were doing something special. They spent time with kids from the Boys & Girls Club at a "Shop With a Player" event. The players hel

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Justice Delayed, But Not Denied: Mississippi Man Released After Decade in Prison

December 13, 2025

A man in Mississippi, Marcus Taylor, has been freed after spending a decade behind bars for a crime that should have only kept him there for half that time. The governor, Tate Reeves, stepped in and said enough is enough. He pointed out that the sentence was clearly against the law, as the maximum p

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Patriots and Bills: A Clash of Titans in the AFC East

December 11, 2025

This Sunday, football fans are in for a treat as the New England Patriots and Buffalo Bills face off in a high-stakes AFC East battle. The Patriots are on a mission to reclaim their division title after six long years, while the Bills are fighting to stay in the playoff hunt. The Bills are slight f

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Notre Dame's Bitter Playoff Snub and ACC Tensions

December 10, 2025

Notre Dame's football team had a rough end to their season. They were left out of the College Football Playoff, even though they had a strong record. The school's athletic director, Pete Bevacqua, was not happy. He said the decision was unfair and called the relationship with the Atlantic Coast Conf

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A Tech CEO's Big Lie: How $20 Million Vanished

December 10, 2025

A tech CEO from Nashville is in hot water. Marcus Cobb, the boss of a startup called Mozaic Payments, is accused of tricking a private equity firm out of $20 million. The startup claimed to have an app for sharing music royalties, but it didn't work. The money was gone by 2025. Cobb and his co-foun

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Penn State's New Coach: Who Should Matt Campbell Bring Along?

December 6, 2025

Matt Campbell, the new head coach of Penn State, has a big task ahead. He needs to fill up the team quickly. Many players from the 2025 team are leaving. Some are graduating, and others might transfer. Campbell has to act fast and think outside the box. The transfer portal opens soon. Campbell migh

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The Vanishing Hairy Snails of the Thames

December 6, 2025

The Thames River in London is home to a unique creature, the German hairy snail. This small snail has a hairy shell, which helps it live in wet areas. The hairs help the snail manage moisture, making its slime stickier. This allows it to hold onto plants and debris in its environment. However, the G